Friday, July 12, 2013

On My Wish List: The Out of Print "Werewolf of Paris" (and Story Round Up)

Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore (1933) is a gruesome and provocative story set against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. Have you read it? If so, I'd love to hear your reaction.

BTW: My birthday is Monday. Just sayin.'


Below are the stories in this week's Herald News plus one more published in the Joliet Bugle.


This prom bridges the generation gap

Even "seniors" get their Senior Prom at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community with an about face twist: local high school teens serve as chaperones.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21089122-423/this-prom-bridges-the-generation-gap.html


Shorewood man was anything but all talk.

Meet one man who turned his love for gab into community service.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/21151957-418/an-extraordinary-life-shorewood-man-was-anything-but-all-talk.html


The big day: vows and bowwows mix at Joliet church

Dogs customarily are in wedding parties at Catholic churches. However, this pastor was more than happy to grant an exception to one particular dog, especially after hearing her master's story.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21160492-423/the-big-day-vows-and-bowwows-mix-at-joliet-church.html


Business event lets people become artwork

Even better, kids can join in. The picture alone is worth clicking onto the link.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21218367-423/business-event-lets-people-become-artwork.html


Book donation goal: family literacy

The Joliet chapter of the National Hook-Up of Black Women donated thousands of books to several Head Start locations, and children along with their families are reaping the benefits.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21089293-423/book-donation-goal-family-literacy.html


Joliet Christian community steers needy toward self-sufficiency

The Joliet Hope Center is not another food pantry but a warehouse type buying club for low-income individuals. Read on.

http://www.buglenewspapers.com/joliet/article_ace72dba-e90b-11e2-8851-0019bb30f31a.html

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